Program evaluations can play an important role in formulating goals, objectives, and implementation strategies for a variety of planning activities throughout the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Program evaluations also tell us whether our efforts are successful. While there are still gaps in what we know, we now are beginning to as

In some cases, achieving our strategic goals and objectives may be impeded by factors that are beyond the control of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). For example, national or local economic conditions can influence whether we are successful in helping families on welfare become economically independent. In some cases, there may b

Many programs within the Department have goals, objectives, and target populations that appear similar. Likewise, many Department programs appear to duplicate or overlap programs in other Federal agencies. Many state, local, and private sector programs also have goals, objectives, and target populations in common with Department programs. Because

Many approaches are taken for studying how people avail themselves of health care, why they do or don't take various actions, and what factors relate to the behavior. In efforts to enhance women's health, for instance, records are accumulated on Pap smears, breast exams, mammographic screening, obstetric examinations during pregnancy, and countles

Several current changes in the context within which health data are collected and used must be recognized. First, the boundaries between classical medical care and "public health" are becoming ever less distinct. Over the past decades the rubric, "health," has been broadened to include many matters—from hyperactivity in children, to teenagers' n

Industry decision makers recognize the heavy reliance of the substance abuse market on federal, state, and local government reimbursement. The perception among the drug companies is that many cocaine addicts do not have private insurance and rely on federal and state government sources for treatment, and that only a portion of those individuals wi

Another critical market barrier is the uncertainty surrounding the reimbursement of cocaine abuse and addiction treatment. The pharmaceutical company respondents, as well as one from a VC firm, voiced their concern over the heavy reliance of the substance abuse market on federal and state government reimbursement. The perception among the drug com

How We Will Accomplish Our Objective
We will strengthen and diversify the base of researchers by:
investing in research training and career development programs.
supporting training programs in minority institutions and in those that serve minorities.

How We Will Accomplish Our Objective
We will disseminate and publicize culturally and linguistically appropriate health care quality information to consumers and patients through provider networks and other partners. Some key elements of our strategy will be to:

How We Will Accomplish Our Objective
We will disseminate knowledge about effective health services through multiple mechanisms and partnerships, including health networks and health care provider organizations. We will focus these activities on:

How We Will Accomplish Our Objective
We will improve the quality of and access to health services for American Indian and Alaska Native people by:
ensuring a supply of qualified, culturally competent health professionals with adequate facilities, equipment, supplies, and training.

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